How to convert ounces to cups
Ounces measure weight and cups measure volume, so the answer depends on the ingredient's density. For example, 1 ounce of all-purpose flour is 0.215 cup with metric cups, but 1 ounce of sugar is ⅛ (0.134) cup.
Cup and spoon sizes differ by country. A metric cup (used in India, the UK, Australia and New Zealand) is 250 mL; a US cup is 236.6 mL, about 5% smaller. Tablespoons are 15 mL (metric), 14.8 mL (US) or 20 mL (Australia), and teaspoons are 5 mL everywhere except the US (4.93 mL). Pick your system with the buttons at the top of the converter.
Ounces to cups chart
1 ounce of each ingredient in cups:
| Ingredient | Metric / India | US |
|---|---|---|
| Water | ⅛ (0.113) cup | ⅛ (0.12) cup |
| Milk | ⅛ (0.11) cup | ⅛ (0.116) cup |
| Vegetable / cooking oil | ⅛ (0.123) cup | ⅛ (0.13) cup |
| Cream (heavy / whipping) | ⅛ (0.113) cup | ⅛ (0.119) cup |
| Condensed milk (sweetened) | 0.088 cup | 0.093 cup |
| Honey | 0.079 cup | 0.083 cup |
| Maple syrup | 0.085 cup | 0.09 cup |
| All-purpose flour (maida) | 0.215 cup | 0.227 cup |
| Whole wheat flour (atta) | 0.224 cup | ¼ (0.236) cup |
| Bread flour | 0.211 cup | 0.223 cup |
| Gram flour (besan) | 0.292 cup | 0.308 cup |
| Semolina (sooji / rava) | 0.161 cup | 0.17 cup |
| Rice flour | 0.17 cup | 0.179 cup |
| Cornflour / cornstarch | 0.21 cup | 0.221 cup |
| Almond flour | 0.279 cup | 0.295 cup |
| Rolled oats | 0.298 cup | ⅓ (0.315) cup |
| Rice, uncooked (basmati / white) | 0.145 cup | 0.153 cup |
| Lentils / dal, uncooked | ⅛ (0.14) cup | 0.148 cup |
| Sugar (granulated) | ⅛ (0.134) cup | ⅛ (0.142) cup |
| Brown sugar (packed) | ⅛ (0.126) cup | ⅛ (0.133) cup |
| Powdered / icing sugar | 0.224 cup | ¼ (0.236) cup |
| Butter | ⅛ (0.118) cup | ⅛ (0.125) cup |
| Ghee (clarified butter) | ⅛ (0.123) cup | ⅛ (0.13) cup |
| Yogurt / curd (dahi) | ⅛ (0.11) cup | ⅛ (0.116) cup |
| Cheese, grated (cheddar) | ¼ (0.237) cup | ¼ (0.251) cup |
| Peanut butter | 0.104 cup | ⅛ (0.11) cup |
| Cocoa powder | ⅓ (0.316) cup | ⅓ (0.334) cup |
| Baking powder | ⅛ (0.122) cup | ⅛ (0.128) cup |
| Baking soda | ⅛ (0.122) cup | ⅛ (0.128) cup |
| Dry / instant yeast | 0.18 cup | 0.19 cup |
| Salt (table) | 0.092 cup | 0.097 cup |
| Chocolate chips | 0.158 cup | 0.167 cup |
| Raisins | 0.185 cup | 0.196 cup |
| Walnuts, chopped | 0.229 cup | ¼ (0.242) cup |
| Almonds, whole | 0.188 cup | 0.198 cup |
How to measure accurately
- Flour, atta, besan: stir it, spoon it lightly into the cup and level it with a knife. Scooping straight from the bag packs in up to 25% more.
- Brown sugar: press it firmly into the cup. Recipes assume “packed”.
- Butter, ghee, honey: weigh if you can. For honey, oil the spoon first so it slides out.
- Liquids: use a clear jug at eye level. For baking, an inexpensive kitchen scale is more accurate than any cup.
Frequently asked questions
How many cups are in 1 ounce of flour?
About 0.215 cup with metric (Indian) cups and spoons, or 0.227 cup with US measures.
How many cups are in 1 ounce of sugar?
About ⅛ (0.134) cup (metric) or ⅛ (0.142) cup (US).